As soon as the security forces received the tip-off, a cordon and search operation was launched, an Army official said.

As soon as the security forces received the tip-off, a cordon and search operation was launched, an Army official said. (PTI)

A fierce gunbattle between Armed forces and terrorists is on in Hakripora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir, Press Trust of India has reported. While news agency ANI said 2-3 terrorists are believed to be trapped in the cordon. Speakig to PTI, an Army officer said that action was carried out after a source gave a tip-off. As soon as the security forces received the tip-off, a cordon and search operation was launched, an Army official said. The report said that militants opened fire on the Army during the operation, prompting retaliation from the forces which triggered the gunbattle. As per the last inputs received, the encounter is in progress and further details are awaited, the official said.

It is understood from TV news , this is about top teririst replacing Burhanwani killed earlier & resident stone pelting the army.The home ministry need to send prompt specific instruction not to let this terrorist at any cost & send a message to stone pelter, terrorist & across the border. They will react with change in strategy. We do not believe it will stop the enemy, but will reduce local support